Your commands, clearly labeled.
Give buttons their own labels and colors so the action you need is easy to recognize.
Update available / iPad + Mac
Keepad Neo and the Mac companion have been updated.
Already using Neo? Update the iPad app through the App Store, then download the new Mac companion. Quit your existing companion app and replace the old version in your Applications folder with the new one.
Keepad Neo / Software for Mac + iPad
Your Mac.
A touch more capable.
Give your shortcuts a surface of their own. Keepad Neo turns your iPad into a wireless Macropad and MIDI controller for your Mac, with custom buttons for the actions you use every day.
No Dongle Required · Mac + iPad
One-time purchase · No subscription · Free Mac companion app
Made for your Mac. Controlled from your iPad.
- Custom shortcuts
- Bluetooth connection
- CoreMIDI support
Fewer steps between ideas
Keep your attention
on what you’re making.
Open an app, arrange your windows, paste a snippet, or trigger an editing shortcut. Bring the commands you repeat onto a labeled touch surface beside your work.
A layer for each workflow.
Group controls by app or project, with focused-app layer switching through the Mac companion.
Small actions, fewer steps.
Trigger keyboard shortcuts, system actions, shell commands, and text from a custom layout.
Two focused surfaces
Get things done.
Make something new.
Move between everyday Mac controls and hands-on music tools.
Productivity
Macropad
Put key combinations, app launches, window actions, and text snippets behind a single tap.
- Custom button labels and colors
- Layers organized by app or project
- Keyboard shortcuts and system hotkeys
Music & audio
MIDI
Play notes, send MIDI control messages, and shape sound in your Mac’s music software.
- Native macOS CoreMIDI integration over Bluetooth
- Pads, keys, and custom control mappings
- For CoreMIDI-compatible apps such as Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reaper, and GarageBand
A place beside your work
Build around
your daily tools.
Keep commands ready.
Put build scripts, Git commands, and IDE actions on a dedicated layer.
Stay with the timeline.
Create buttons for edits, markers, and color-grading shortcuts in your video tools.
Reach for the sound.
Map MIDI controls to loops, transport, synth parameters, and plugin automation.
Keep the show moving.
Bring scene shortcuts, mic controls, sound effects, and slide actions into one layout.
Two apps. One connection.
Your iPad up front.
Your Mac behind it.
The free Mac companion runs in the background, connecting your iPad’s controls to your Mac over Bluetooth.
What you’ll need
- iPad running iPadOS 15 or later
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac running macOS Monterey (12.0) or later
- Bluetooth enabled on both devices
- Keepad Neo for iPad and the free Mac companion app
- 01
Install both apps.
Add Keepad Neo to your iPad and the companion app to your Mac.
- 02
Connect over Bluetooth.
Enable Bluetooth on both devices and connect your iPad to the Mac. No USB dongle is needed.
- 03
Arrange your controls.
Customize buttons and layers in the companion app, or edit the JSON configuration directly.
Room to make it yours
A layout that follows
your thinking.
Use the Mac companion’s visual configuration tools to build your setup. For more direct control, edit the JSON file to adjust buttons, organize profiles, and keep your configuration in version control.
Custom controls
Choose labels, colors, shortcuts, and MIDI mappings that make sense to you.
App-aware layers
Associate layers with apps to bring relevant controls forward as your focus changes.
Portable profiles
Keep your JSON configurations together, track changes, and share your layouts.
Find your fit
Two ways to Keepad.
Choose the system that fits the devices and controls you want to use.
| Your setup | Keepad Neo | Keepad |
|---|---|---|
| Computer | Mac | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Control device | iPad | iPhone or iPad |
| Connection | Bluetooth + Mac companion | USB dongle + app |
| Control modes | Macropad and MIDI | Keyboard, mouse, macros, and MIDI |
| Hardware dongle | Not required | Included |
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Before you get started
A few useful answers.
Do I need a USB dongle?
No. Keepad Neo connects your iPad to your Mac over Bluetooth, using the Mac companion app.
Does Neo work with Windows, Linux, or iPhone?
Neo is designed for Mac and iPad. For Windows, Linux, or iPhone support, see the Keepad hardware system.
Do I need to edit code to customize it?
You can configure controls through the Mac companion’s visual interface. Direct JSON editing is also available if you prefer to work with a configuration file.
Which music apps work with the MIDI surface?
Mac audio software that supports CoreMIDI, including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reaper, GarageBand, Pro Tools, and Studio One.
Is this a subscription?
No. The iPad app is a one-time purchase, and the Mac companion is free.
How does the launch offer work?
The introductory price is $9.99 during the first month after launch, then $14.99 for new purchases. It is not a monthly charge.
Make it your own
Give your Mac
a new set of controls.
Keepad Neo on your iPad. The free companion on your Mac. You’ll need both to get started.
01 / On your iPad
Keepad Neo
$9.99 launch offer
One-time purchase. No subscription.
$14.99 for new purchases after the first month following launch.
02 / On your Mac
Mac companion
Free companion app for your connection, layouts, and custom controls.
Already installed? Download the updated companion, quit the old app, and replace it in your Applications folder. Update Keepad Neo on your iPad through the App Store, too.
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